Links and Websites

www.jamesrushforth.com

An online learning platform with thousands of classes on numerous topics including photography taught by members of our broad community of experts. https://www.skillshare.com/browse/photography

https://nigelforsterphotography.co.uk/

http://www.allthatcanbe.com

Photography courses for beginners and experienced photographers based in Whitehaven, Cumbria https://www.photographynorthwest.com/courses/

Information on setting up your own website https://www.websitesetup.org

https://couponfollow.com/research/photographers-savings-guide

Information on how to become a professional photographer and how to start your own business. https://www.simplifyllc.com/ideas/how-to-start-a-photography-business/

Now that Google has announced that the Nik Collection is free, we decided to make the GreyLearning courses related to the Nik Collection free as well. This bundle includes courses on the basics of using the Nik Collection, Viveza, Silver Efex Pro, and Analog Efex Pro. http://greylearning.com/courses/nik-bundle

Dramatic presentations to a wide variety of audiences including photographic clubs. www.andrewlound.com

Car photography is popular with many photographers. This page will whet your appetite for having a go! https://www.titlemax.com/articles/car-spotting-and-photography/

Websites for photographers and artists http://www.clikpic.com

A whole host of articles with hints and tips on photography in general. Recommended to us by Kara, a young enthusiast who enjoyed out website! https://www.gonytours.com/nyc-double-decker-tours/photography-guide-for-sightseeing-trips-and-vacations

This a serious piece of guidance for anyone interested in using a drone for photography. It covers the law and also the kit, plus hints on photography ...and more. http://www.droneybee.com/drone-aerial-photography/

The authors of this site say, "we will provide all the vital information about drones such as reviews, articles, video, guide, technical help in one place but presented in a structured way so you will able to find the right information efficiently and will able to understand it." https://mydeardrone.com/

This a massive 10,000-word guide for people interested in camera drones. The author Mark Sheehan has worked hard to attempt to make it one of the best guides on the web for budding aerial photographers and videographers.

It covers safety precautions, licenses to fly a drone, the right features to pay attention to, and a lot more. https://mydroneauthority.com/reviews/best-drones-with-cameras-buying-guide/

Dronegenuity's Drone
Tutorials & Training video series provides information and advice on Aerial Photography, Drone Video, and Mapping, as well as tips and tricks from Industry professionals. https://www.dronegenuity.com/drone-video-tutorials/

This is a free 'extreme macro' resource, with comprehensive articles on such issues as focus stacking, macro imagery on a budget, reverse lens macro, using objectives, different types of macro, what vintage (cheap) lenses work best, lighting techniques, etc etc.

The site really is a good, solid, information-rich site, with macro calculators, tutorials, downloads, user feedback and comments, ongoing equipment reviews and more. http://www.extreme-macro.co.uk

Helpful hints for those thinking of entering the world of fashion photography. https://www.lulus.com/blog/resources/fashion-photography-tips-for-beginners/

http://www.flickr.com/groups/copelandphotographicsociety/

Flickr website for CPS member Ian Cutts http://www.flickr.com/photos/lakelandowl/

Flickr website for CPS member Chris Wood https://www.flickr.com/photos/kumbrian1954/

A guide to flower photography. This link was discovered and passed to us by Bella. She is a member of a Childrens' Garden Club and having enjoyed the links in our website, she kindly asked for her favourite to be added. https://www.avasflowers.net/a-guide-to-flower-photography

This site allows users to search from more than 32 million images starting at just $3. They can also find royalty-free clipart pictures, illustrations, stock video clips, poster, prints, and more http://www.fotosearch.com/

FIAP is an international federation which affiliates as operational members, the national associations of photography. Photographers must contact the representative federation in their country. http://www.fiap.net/?lg=EN

http://www.lcpu.org/

Our site provides a service to clubs and societies affiliated to the Federation, and to their members. Details of the Federation, and its organisation have been included on the About the Federation page, and of its Executive Committee on the Executive page.

The site contains basic information and contact details for NCPF Clubs. Many have their own web sites and these can be accessed from there or from the Links page. The Federation's area has two Digital Groups, based on Tyneside and Teesside. Further information on clubs is supplied in the NCPF Directory, produced and circulated to affiliated clubs and societies each year. Updates to the current edition of the Directory appear on our Directory Updates page.

For Federation news and details of future events in our area, you can access the News Page and NCPF Events pages. There is also the NCPF Diary page to which, by using the facility provided on that page, you can submit your own or your club's future events for entry. We publish a twice yearly bulletin, called "Northern Focus", which is also circulated to clubs and societies, details of which can be accessed from this site this link:- Northern Focus.

One of our events is the International Salon of Photography. Organised by the Federation for thirty years, it attracts thousands of entries from countries world wide. On these pages you will find full details of award winners (including many of their photographs) and all acceptances from the most recent Salon, as well as full details and downloadable entry forms for the next one. http://www.ncpf.org.uk/

Paper Spectrum - Photographic, Fine Art and Graphic Papers
15 years experience - as suppliers of laser and photo inkjet paper, along with supporting products, to professional photographers, architects, graphic designers and producers of inkjet fine art.

Quality and value - Our range of photo inkjet and fine art papers is designed to offer outstanding performance and archival quality. Micro porous coatings ensure clear, sharp, instant dry vibrant images at highly competitive prices.
Laser papers include Xerox Colotech, Nevertear, Evolve recycled, Navigator laser and self adhesive paper and films. All of which offer the highest quality available.

Support - Experienced and knowledgeable staff can help you to make the right choices, free sample service and free ICC colour profiles for inkjet printing to ensure accurate colour. http://www.paperspectrum.co.uk/

Great photo magazine http://www.professionalphotographer.co.uk

PSA is a worldwide interactive organization for anyone interested in photography, be they casual, serious amateurs or professional photographers. Individual, Camera Club, Chapter and Council members are offered a wide variety of activities: a monthly magazine, photo and digital competitions, study groups via mail and the internet, how-to programs, an annual conference and a raft of other activities and services.

The Photographic Society of America was founded in 1934 to "Promote the Arts and Sciences of Photography and to further public education therein". There are members in all 50 states as well as 60 other countries of the world. PSA Headquarters are located in Oklahoma City, OK. http://www.psa-photo.org/

http://www.thepagb.org.uk

Digital Photography Resource Guide http://www.reviewlab.com/digital-photography-guide/

The Royal Photographic Society was founded in 1853 'to promote the Art and Science of Photography', a mission it continues to this day.

Membership is open to everyone interested in photography in the UK and throughout the world, be they amateur or professional, artist or scientist, young or old. Many members also join one or more of the specialist Groups within The Society. Events are also organised by local Regions or Chapters. http://www.rps.org/

http://www.scottish-photographic-federation.org/

Sigma's home site - and an invitation to receive their news magazine on a regular basis. https://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/newsletter/

Where to go and the best places to see, from a photographer's point of view. http://www.tripbuzz.com/travel-photography-guide/

We have many visitors to our Club Site. One of whom is a young person named Kelsey who was kind enough to recommend this link because it contains helpful hints for photographers who travel. Thank you Kelsey https://libertycruise.nyc/packages/vacation-and-travel-photography-tips

West Cumbria Photo Group originated in 1996, when the now-legendary 'Gang of Four' enthusiasts met for a pub meal to discuss ways of relieving their dissatisfaction with the formal and hierarchical ritual of weekly camera club meetings, where outsiders either award competition marks or show their own work with reference to how it 'had done' in competitions elsewhere. After local consultation, a small, informal, egalitarian group was set up to hold monthly get-togethers on a rolling programme of non-competitive picture assessments, discussions with invited outsiders, and practical trips to local venues. Affiliation to NCPF/PAGB was eventually obtained, to retain contact with the amateur photographic mainstream while pursuing a very different agenda. For example, group entries for 'battles' and 'championships' are chosen democratically - a strategy which has been surprisingly successful both in encouraging members, and in gaining attention for the group.This activity has greatly increased recently, following group affiliation to the PSA. http://westcumbriaphotogroup.co.uk/